Cunha makes brutal transfer admission amidst exit rumours

Robin Bairner

22 Feb 2025 05:20 CST
7 min read

Matheus Cunha, Wolves, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha has made a frank admission about his future, following claims that Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in him.

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Cunha was one of the hottest talking points during the January transfer window, when speculation over his contract with Wolves generated rumours that all three Premier League giants could make a spectacular mid-season swoop.

STATS

Matheus Cunha

F, AM (C)

Wolverhampton

Matheus Cunha

F, AM (C)

Wolverhampton

24

Games
12

Goals
4

Assists

Although personal terms were agreed with Arsenal, he ultimately chose to stay at Wolves by signing a new deal, yet the rumours have not gone away as Vitor Pereira’s continue to flirt with the relegation zone.

Cunha claims that he never thought about leaving, despite his side’s abject form and the promise of greater riches elsewhere.

"I never think about leaving, honestly. I know I have a lot of things to do already and I always said that this was the club that gave me the chance to come back," Cunha told the BBC.

"They opened the door for me and I always felt I wanted to give back everything so to leave in this type of situation is hard.

"I am so happy to be here. I hope to continue doing good things."

Matheus Cunha tempting the Premier League’s best

Cunha’s new contract runs until 2029, but the Brazil international, who has 12 Premier League goals for the season, has a release clause in this deal worth €74 million.

With a career-high Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €59.1m, that figure will look tempting to the Premier League’s biggest clubs come the summer should the 25-year-old maintain his excellent form in an ailing side.

Indeed, Cunha is rated the Premier League’s fifth-best attacking midfielder this season by data analytics firm SciSports, indicating the outstanding personal level of performance he has achieved.

Cunha vs Premier League attacking midfielders: 2024/25

Wolves are seen as a strong fit for him, according to SciSports, which indicates that their playing style and formation are better suited to him than at an Arsenal, Man Utd or Chelsea.

Cunha may be focused on Wolves for now, but he appears bound to get more opportunities to move in the summer.